*the berry blend I use contains strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries
**use the beans and the liquid, don't drain the beans

Method:

Put all of the ingredients into a blender container or food processor. Blend or process for a minute or so, until everything is smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a wee bit more almond milk and finish blending. The chia seeds will not completely blend in... that's fine, they will add a bit of texture to the puree. Pour the pudding into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for several hours... at least 3 hours, but closer to 8 hours is better, I think.

To serve, spoon the pudding into small (or large!) bowls and garnish with berries. I also like to sprinkle a few cacao nibs on mine because I'm fancy like that.

Ha! (not really... I am actually rather un-fancy, but cacao nibs are a delicious treat)

My family devoured this pudding and could not believe that it had beans in it. And no sugar! Oh, my sneaky plant-based vegan ways... {smile}. I suppose *any* canned bean could be used for this pudding. I often see black beans and chocolate paired together. I prefer cannellini beans because they are so smooth and creamy which pretty much defines pudding, right?

So do give this unlikely combination of ingredients a go. Whether you are vegan or not, I think you will love this pudding!

Every holiday season for as long as I can remember, we have purchased a gingerbread house kit and extra candy and spent some family time ...

Hello, I'm Julie ~

Kevin's happy wifey for almost thirty years, mama of eight blessings, born-again disciple of Jesus, joy-filled homeMaker, gentle homesteader on our twenty-acre mountainside farm, long-time homeschooler, skirt-wearing and head covering Christian, body positive fitness enthusiast and hoopdancer, crafter and maker of lots of things. Lover of words and wildflowers, goats and coffee and yarn. So thankful I am for our big family's happy-busy, frugal, debt-free, homemade lifestyle and that I am blessed to be a stay-at-homestead mama, helping my dear hubby and blissfully enjoying a creative and authentic simple life while abiding in the sunshine of Christ's love. God is so good! It brings me great joy to share snippets of it all on my three blogs when I can find a quiet(ish) moment.

simple snippets

It is unanimous. When asked to name their favorite part of the festivities of the weekend, each of the children (without hesitation) said the same thing... decorating together and then eating the *entire* candy-covered gingerbread house for a sweet snack later that same day. A new tradition (the same-day eating of our gingerbread creativity!) is born, I think!

encouraging words

"and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you; that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing."

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